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Thomas Edwards

@mpeg2tom.bsky.social
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Media tech transformer, SMPTE fellow & Emmy winner, cloud solutions architect. Opinions are my own.

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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 1h
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Wulfy Death Star Fires & Explodes
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 18h
Trump sounds more like James Austin Johnson’s impersonation of him every rally…
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 18h
“Face the future, it's here now You can't stop it anyhow” is becoming more relevant youtu.be/bh_F4ogdrRA?...
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Visage - Frequency 7 (Original 7" Mix) (1979)
YouTube video by TheSyntarsus
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 21h
Steve Strange was far ahead on this
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 22h
Machine religion coming futurism.com/future-socie...
futurism.com
Cult of Anthropic Insiders Rumored to Be Worshipping Claude as a God
According to a rumor that is apparently running rampant in Silicon Valley these days, some Anthropic engineers are "worshipping" Claude.
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 22h
“This program emulates a slot machine on an HP-11c calculator.” www.hpmuseum.org/forum/archiv...
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
“conflicts between city-states in a backwater Eurasian promontory 2,400 years ago are an unreliable guide to modern geopolitics” -James Palmer
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
www.goodreads.com/book/show/16...
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Dark Sun: The Making of the Hydrogen Bomb
Here, for the first time, in a brilliant, panoramic por…
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Indeed it is hard to find good info on it, but one use was: www.scai.org/media-center...
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The Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act Signed Into Law | SCAI
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
One use of the Medicare Improvement fund was to “allow kids who are currently enrolled in Medicaid to cross state lines to see a specialist” supported by Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) & signed into law by Trump www.scai.org/media-center...
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The Accelerating Kids Access to Care Act Signed Into Law | SCAI
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Legal in a few places today “Non-citizen residents of DC may vote in local matters (such as mayor or referendums) but they may not vote in federal elections” en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-cit...
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Non-citizen suffrage in the United States - Wikipedia
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Chop suey ice cream sundae: www.atlasobscura.com/articles/cho...
atlasobscura.com
The 'Chop Suey Sundae' Isn't What You Think It Is
An ice cream topping once had the same name.
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
“Dr. Zeus”?
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Zeus, King of the Gods, Wielding Lightning
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Kids, don’t do nuclear drugs
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Lou Ferrigno as The Hulk
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
“A US official tells Al Jazeera that three carriers and two landing groups are deploying around Iran. The official says the Roosevelt strike group and Makin Island force with 2,000 Marines left San Diego, adding that the full buildup will finish by November.” www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblo...
aljazeera.com
Trump deploys 2,000 Marines to Middle East, supertanker struck in Hormuz
US deploys Roosevelt strike group and 2,000 Marines to the Middle East as part of a wider buildup around Iran.
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
“Two Christian converts from Iran are in ICE custody in Houston. One faces potential execution if deported” www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
houstonpublicmedia.org
Two Christian converts from Iran are in ICE custody in Houston. One faces potential execution if deported | Houston Public Media
The two asylum seekers were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after showing up for routine check-ins in December, according to their church pastor in Houston.
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"It is our boast, that a man's religious tenets will not forfeit the protection of the laws, nor deprive him of the right of attaining and holding the highest offices that are known in the United States." — George Washington, Letter to the New Church in Baltimore (1793)
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Fun fact, there are plenty of all-gender restrooms in Canada and Europe. www.canada.ca/en/employmen...
canada.ca
All-gender toilets in federally regulated workplaces - Canada.ca
This page provides information about all-gender restroom policies in federally regulated workplaces, helping businesses ensure inclusivity and compliance.
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Sorry for your loss!
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Working on affordability again “'Arctic Frost,' which is a type of orange and was chosen to mock Trump's complexion… the complaint states.” Which is clearly wrong tssprofessionals.com/products/arc...
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Arctic Frost Paint Basecoat | Automotive Custom Color
Arctic Frost Paint Basecoat is a fine light blue pearl. Bound in a specifically formulated binder that has pigment control (to avoid striping or mottling), great UV Resistance, crystal clear, and grea...
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Dune 2: Jessica - The Holy War Begins
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John Reeves @reevesjw.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It's extraordinary to see a court honestly acknowledging this fact: “…and because of the extraordinary possibility that Mr. Hearn will nonetheless face a meritless, politically motivated persecution….” It's a very dangerous moment in American history.
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
BREAKING: Davey Hearn reflecting pool prosecution dismissed WITH PREJUDICE That means the case cannot be brought again  Huge victory for Davey, for us at @democracydefendersfund.org & our legal team colleagues Washington Litigation Group and Steptoe--& for rule of law More to follow!
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“.. Seoul had expressed its regret to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick ‘that what was reported today went beyond what had been agreed,’ he said.” @bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
If they have the AI play war games, it will say “A strange game. The only winning move is not to play."
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
www.cnbc.com/2026/09/30/m...
cnbc.com
Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich to help Pentagon with warfare initiative, Hegseth says
Pete Hegseth, in remarks about the state of the military, announced a project led by two GOP-supporting tech executives to examine military capabilities.
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
@dieworkwear.bsky.social what do you think?
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
“An appeals court Tuesday sided with a lower court judge who determined President Trump colluded with the Department of Justice (DOJ) in bringing and later dismissing a case seeking $10 billion in damages from the IRS” thehill.com/regulation/c...
thehill.com
Appeals court backs finding Trump colluded with IRS, Treasury
An appeals court Tuesday sided with a lower court judge who determined President Trump colluded with the Department of Justice (DOJ) in bringing and later dismissing a case seeking $10 billion in d…
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Helen Kennedy @helenkennedy.com · 30/09/2026
I had a lot of fun with this thread yesterday and people seem to enjoy it. I am sad to have to report, that today they have reprogrammed the new federal chatbot to refuse to answer questions that might embarrass Trump. Eg: Yesterday Today
Is President Trump mentioned repeatedly in the Epstein case files?

Yes. Official materials say President Trump's name appears in the released Epstein-related files. A mention is not proof of a crime.Is President Trump mentioned repeatedly in the Epstein case files?

I only answer questions about U.S. government services and information, and I do not offer political commentary.
If you have a question about a federal program, benefit, agency, form, or how to complete a government task, ask that and I can help.
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Someday it will happen. youtube.com/shorts/2q4MZ...
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Robots sewing T-shirts and vests automatically 🤖👕#GarmentAutomation #SewingRobots #shorts
YouTube video by ARABELT_EN
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I feel sorry for TSA workers, they already have a thankless job “Airport security employees checking boarding passes and IDs will no longer be allowed to sit down while working” abc7.com/story/tsa-of...
abc7.com
TSA officers now not allowed to sit down while checking boarding passes and IDs
You may notice a change the next time you go through security at the airport.
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Super-intelligence!
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Shiva Balaghi @sbalaghi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
⁨So that $810m in congressionally allocated funding that OMB is rescinding? It includes $70m for Dept of Education's international education programs. Which is a major chunk of the annual funding for IFLE, which oversees Area Studies programs and Fulbright.⁩ www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-st...
screenshot from White House statement discussing "Ed Funding for Woke International Education"
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 30/09/2026
Here's footage of Jack Smith at the Iowa vs. Maryland game on February 3rd, 2024 btw
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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Despite hosting the World Cup, travel to the U.S. was DOWN this summer. We're on pace for overseas visitors to drop by 2 million from last year — down 20% from our '19 peak “We're the only major country in the world losing visitation, he told me. It's mind-boggling” www.axios.com/2026/09/28/u...
axios.com
Axios C-Suite: Even the World Cup couldn't stop America's tourism slide
"It's mind-boggling."
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Spokane Rising @spokanerising.com · 29/09/2026
Send Stephen Miller to The Hague.
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Eric Columbus @ericcolumbus.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"The sources added that Patel consistently kept Bailey at arm's length and cut him out of meetings the deputy FBI director should attend because Bailey was constantly flagging things that were unconstitutional." www.cbsnews.com/news/top-fbi...
cbsnews.com
Top FBI official Andrew Bailey, who was once widely seen as Patel successor, resigns
Bailey was originally brought in to help ease tensions between former Attorney General Pam Bondi and former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino.
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Mike Walker @newnarrative.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Breaking: US forces withdraw from their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, raising fears they will leave behind ​a security vacuum, further embolden Iranian-backed militias and give the resurgent Islamic State group an opening to regroup. www.reuters.com/world/us-for...
reuters.com
US forces exit Iraq, emboldening Iran's proxies and Islamic State
US forces withdraw from their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, raising fears they will leave behind ​a security vacuum, further embolden Iranian-backed militias and give the resurgent Islamic Sta...
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Mortgage rates print 7.58% @cnbc.com
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026
wow -- Darline Graham cuts off Jack Smith just as Smith start explaining how her brother Lindsey in fact denounced Trump's lies about the 2020 election on the Senate floor
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Uh, wasn’t the whole line of questioning about Smith theoretically “spied” on Congressional text messages…aren’t those text messages?
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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The bond yield story just keeps getting starker.
Line chart titled "10-Year Treasury Note" showing the yield on the 10-year Treasury note from late 2025 through September 2026. Treasury yields surged dramatically to 5.29 percent on September 29, 2026, the highest level in the period shown. This represents a sharp 130 basis point increase from the October 2025 low of 3.96 percent and a particularly rapid 45 basis point climb over just the final month. After trading mostly between 4.00 and 4.75 percent for nearly a year, yields broke decisively above 5.00 percent in September 2026, signaling a fundamental shift in borrowing costs and market conditions.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Two Schmitt staffers realizing this might be their last day.
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
They also tore the liner of the reflecting pool…
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Trump White House official app is fraught with trackers. The White House app covertly collects excessive user data and shares it with third-party trackers while sidestepping federal security rules. For example, the app includes scripts to monitor a user's location several times per minute.
washingtonsun.com
White House Drove Users to Official App Fraught With Trackers
The White House app became the App Store’s most downloaded news app after the president barred three news outlets.
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“Another key trend in 2026 has been a dramatic improvement in the abilities of open weight models, including models that you can run on a laptop.” I remember when I had to pay for Netscape Web Server software…open is the future.
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Go to a shelter instead of a rescue. They will be less discerning. I’m glad “no kill” rescues provide space for some animals, but shelters face the daily reality of adoption vs euthanasia because more animals keep coming in every single day and space & resources are limited.
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Thomas Edwards @mpeg2tom.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Alternatively, open models could prevail in the long term. www.kimi.ai/blog/kimi-k3
kimi.ai
Kimi K3 Tech Blog: Open Frontier Intelligence
Kimi K3 is the world's first open 3T-class model — frontier performance across coding, knowledge work, and reasoning, with native multimodality and 1M context.
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Adam @adamshap.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
NYC’s congestion pricing program cut ambulance travel times by over a minute
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